The outcrop that has given the town its name as it supposedly resembles a helmet. The walk is suitable for young children.
The highest point of Hjelmen is 206 meters above sea level with a nice view across the Jøsenfjord to Ombo, Nesvik and Randøy. You'll also see the sculpture "Northern Winds" made in lokal stone of Santos Carvalho Escultor, Portugal, at the top.
Hiking
Hjelmen
Hjelmen lies near the center of Hjelmeland in Ryfylke. Easy walk from Hjelmelandsvågen and onto the Hjelmen.
Contact
- Address:
- 4130 HJELMELAND
- Phone:
- 982 199 75
- Email:
- info@ryfylke.com
- Website:
- www.ut.no/tur/2.2028/
Facilities
- Level of difficulty:
- Easy (green)
- Total ascent:
- 267m
- Distance:
- 3.6km
- Season:
- Autumn
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- Surface:
- Path
- Asphalt
- Terrain:
- Forest area